To the time-pressed student at Queen’s, the idea of fostering animals can seem a daunting and burdensome task. But it can also be extremely rewarding. That is, once you master some basic guidelines.

My mom received this recipe about 20 years ago from a family friend and ever since it has always been a favourite.
When I was growing up, I always helped my mom make it for barbeques and parties that we held at our house. It was one of the first few recipes that I asked my mom for when I moved to Queen’s.

To us, it might seem taboo, but polyandry and polygyny is regarded as the norm in rural Tibet.
Polyandry, when a wife has multiple husbands, and polygyny, when a husband has multiple wives, traditionally signifies affluence. Evidently, a wealthy person can afford to support more wives and children while maintaining their quality of life.

Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre is gearing up to move for the first time in 35 years

A collaboration between Kingston-based professional artist Joanne Gervais and artistic guest Peggy Lum-Brouillard results in a unique mix of traditional and contemporary art.

Multiple performances in Ottawa, Barrie and Toronto indicated a strong end-of-summer finish for indie-rock band Lost Cousins, who hope to continue the success this year with an influx of new music.

It’s hot, it’s sticky and you’re craving the perfect cool drink at the end of a long day.
Sun tea is very popular in the southern United States for its mild and refreshing flavour. And it requires almost no effort to make — the drink needs just five minutes of assembly.
Homemade sun tea requires only five things: a jar, water, tea bags, extras and a sunny spot to sit for a few hours. This drink is so easy to make, it might just become a daily summer fix.

Wondering if Queen’s was the right choice for you? Worried Western would have been better? Never fear freshmen, here is where you belong. As an incoming second-year student, I can say Queen’s has something to offer everybody. Here’s a few things you have to look forward to in your first year:

After spending several months away from home during the school year, the prospect of living under the same roof as mom and dad for the summer can seem nightmarish to some. Add to that the promise of family vacations – where tensions often erupt and boredom can take hold – and you might be considering whether or not to opt out of that camping trip, cottage weekend, or European getaway and head back to Kingston.

Preparing to leave for exchange was by far the most emotionally overwhelming experience of my life. I can really only describe it as an emotional roller coaster.
There are serious highs, like the day you get your acceptance email and realize its actually happening, or when you remember that you’ll casually be able to jet off to Paris for the weekend if you so choose.

These two super easy DIY crafts are a simple way to transform your dorm room from drab to fab! Room accents with a punch of colour can help refresh a dull dorm room and also help you keep organized for school.
A bulletin board and desk organizers are already a dorm desk staple, so why not make them fabulous? Here’s how to do it on a tight budget.

Your daily tanning habit may be more problematic than you think. New research suggests that tanning could actually be more of an addiction.
Exposure to UV light is known to cause cancer, but this hasn’t meant a decrease in tanning. In fact, researchers at Harvard Medical School have uncovered new evidence that suggests UV light has addictive qualities.

Summers in Canada are hot enough without the added heat of your blow dryer, straightener or curling iron. So save yourself from the extra effort and try out some of these heatless hairstyles — they’re fast, easy and stylish!

Summer means putting away those sweatpants and sweaters, and breaking out the shorts, sunglasses, and sandals. The realization of not being able to throw on an oversized sweat suit may be overwhelming, but with this style guide, you’ll be having fun and be looking good in the sun in no time.

It’s summer and we’re constantly surrounded by the lure of barbeques, ice cream and other amazing but not-so-good-for-you foods. I myself am guilty of consuming tasty unhealthy foods. And because of this, I’m always on the hunt for delicious healthy foods I can make.

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